Blog categorized as State Politics

Schriver Makes Music Video In Response To Most Conservative Ranking 

01/05/24 01:59 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Schriver Makes Music Video In Response To Most Conservative Ranking 
“Hi, this is the news. We’re calling to figure out why you’re being reported as the most conservative lawmaker in Michigan.”

Could MRP Leaders Personally Pay Line Of Credit? 

01/04/24 02:03 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Could MRP Leaders Personally Pay Line Of Credit? 
Michigan Republican Party (MRP) State Committee members could be personally responsible for paying off the $509,009 line of credit owed to Comerica Bank if the party continues its suit against the bank and the trust that owns its former headquarters, according to the Washtenaw County GOP Chair.

2024 Starts With A Bang 

01/03/24 03:29 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
2024 Starts With A Bang 
The 2024 calendar year doesn’t need Michigan’s now-legal aerial fireworks to give it a bang.

Governor On Assault Weapons And Taxing Vaping Devices 

01/02/24 03:22 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
Governor On Assault Weapons And Taxing Vaping Devices 
While there was not one word of floor debate about banning assault weapons under the new control of legislative Democrats, they did pass some gun safety legislation during 2023.

No Word On Redistricting Commission Appeals Process; Farewell To Resigning Commissioners 

01/02/24 03:16 PM - By Team MIRS - Comment(s)
No Word On Redistricting Commission Appeals Process; Farewell To Resigning Commissioners 
The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC) did not vote, due to lack of quorum, on whether to appeal the ruling in Agee v. Benson that found the state's legislative district maps violate the U.S. Voting Rights Act.